Bored playboy Prince Damian of Nabotavia reluctantly succumbed to family pressure to consider marriage to an "appropriate" woman. Then an accident changed everything, leaving him challenged at every turn. But had it been an accident, or was Damian's life truly in danger?

The only one he could confide in was his sensible new therapist, Sara Joplin, whose gentle nature and sweet voice were the only things that could make him feel alive. Soon Damian came to trust Sara enough to share his darkest fears, and as they searched for the truth, they encountered danger -- and discovered each other. Spending time with Sara had saved Damian's life -- but would a crown be enough to offer her in return?